Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Richland Hills, TX

Acadia is a well-respected underground utility contractor serving the municipal, residential and commercial construction markets primarily in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Acadia's mission is to provide safe, on-schedule, and superior quality services for all contracted work. We are seeking a Senior Estimator to join the team!

As a Senior Estimator with Acadia, you will be responsible for coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, internal resources, and clients to ensure that our bids are delivered on time and as accurately as possible for Acadia and our clients. Reviewing all bidding documents will be an extremely important component to the bidding process. This position will be required to constantly review, update, and follow all the project specific specifications. This position will also be required to review and submit accurate project qualifications that are required when submitting bids.

Responsibilities:

Perform take-offs and prepare detailed cost estimates for civil construction projects, considering materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.

Analyze project plans and specifications, including plans, spec books & details, geotechnical reports, addenda, site conditions, and contract requirements to understand the scope and potential risks, and the requirements necessary to build the project

Prepare bid proposals and submit them to clients or project stakeholders

Request bids from vendors and subcontractors, evaluate their proposals, and negotiate contracts

Work closely with project managers and engineers to ensure accurate and competitive bids

Utilize specialized software for estimating purposes, such as Bluebeam or HCSS

Identify and assess potential risks that could impact the project cost or timeline

Attend monthly meetings to go over the different projects' progress and provide feedback

Review lead sites and all avenues to identify potential bid opportunities

Presenting Prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred and/or High School Diploma with 15+ years of experience in estimating and managing municipal utility work, rehab or TxDOT

Extensive experience in civil construction estimating, ideally with experience as a lead estimator on large projects

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Strong knowledge of specifications, bid documents, contract terms, and construction logistics

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop constructability plans

Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

Proficient time management skills

Strong attention to detail

Demonstrated leadership in guiding and mentoring estimating team members

Acadia Services, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability.